METHOD OF IMPROVING THE GREEN STRENGTH OF NUCLEAR FUEL PELLETS, AND PRODUCT THEREOF

摘要

24-NF04372 METHOD OF IMPROVING THE GREEN STRENGTH OF NUCLEAR FUEL PELLETS, AND PRODUCT THEREOF A process for imparting increased strength and physical durability in green bodies or pellets formed of particulates oxides of uranium, plutonium and the like in the production of pelletized fissionable nuclear fuel. The green or unfired pellets comprise a fugitive binder dispersed through the particulate oxide fuel material.